Our goal is to give you the most up-to-date, accurate information about your state DMV's processes. The date you see here reflects the most recent time we've verified this information with your state DMV. When they change something, we do, too!

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (DOT) offers different license classes and endorsements specific to the type of vehicle you want to drive and the number of passengers you want to transport.

On this page, you'll find information about some of the special license classes and endorsements available to you.

For more information about applying for a regular, noncommercial driver's license, please visit our pages on the following topics:

Shuttle

A commercial driver's license (CDL) is only required if you operate a shuttle van or bus designed for 16 passengers or more. If you are going to drive a vehicle made for less than 16 passengers you do not need a CDL.

Chauffeur

Pennsylvania does not require a chauffeur's license.

Sport Vehicles

While many sport and off-road vehicles do not require you to hold a special license or endorsement, there may be a minimum age requirement. Certain vehicles may require you to hold a motorcycle license or endorsement. For more information, please visit our Motorcycle License in Pennsylvania page.

Snowmobiles

Kids under 10 years old cannot operate a snowmobile on public land.

Kids 10 to 16 years old cannot operate a snowmobile on public land unless they've completed a snowmobile safety course and have a snowmobile safety training certificate.

All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)

Kids under 8 years old cannot operate an ATV on state-owned land.

Kids who are 8 or 9 years old are restricted to an engine size of 70 cc or less.

Kids 8 to 15 years old can operate an ATV on public land only if they've completed an ATV safety training course and receive a ATV safety training certificate.